From Mechanic to Cybersecurity Boss Ft. Edgar Vanterpool

The Other Side Of The Firewall

In this episode of The Other Side of the Firewall, Ryan Williams Sr. and Edgar Vanterpool discuss Edgar's unique journey from the automotive industry to becoming a Business Information Security Officer (BISO). They explore the skills required for the role, the importance of understanding business needs in cybersecurity, and the balance between technical and business perspectives. Edgar shares valuable insights for aspiring BISOs and emphasizes the significance of asking the right questions. The conversation also touches on Edgar's personal interests, including his passion for cars and gaming. Please buy my book: ➡️ Visit https://theothersideofthefirewall.com to order your softcover copy at a special launch discount! ➡️ Use the universal link https://books2read.com/theothersideofthefirewall to select your preferred eBook or print store. Socials: Website - www.ramcyber.io Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 ReppedFLIX - https://lnkd.in/eVis2CbS WDJY 99.1 FM: https://www.wdjyfm.com/ TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/e2crcZU8 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 02:23 Edgar's Background: From Automotive to Cybersecurity 04:47 The Intersection of Mechanics and Cybersecurity 07:08 Transitioning to IT: The Journey Begins 09:46 Growth into the BISO Role 12:27 Understanding Business Needs in Cybersecurity 14:44 Navigating the C-Suite: Balancing Technical and Business Perspectives 17:15 The Philosophy of Cybersecurity and Business Integration 21:18 Navigating the Role of BISO 23:12 The Evolution of Cybersecurity Roles 27:14 Pathways to Becoming a BISO 29:36 Keys to Breaking into Cybersecurity 32:03 Life Beyond Work: Hobbies and Passions #cybersecurity #biso #breakintotech